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What is the real risk of smart phones in medicine?
Advancements in technology can present unforeseen challenges and even compromise safety.
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U.S. health system ranks last among 11 high-income countries
“What this report tells us is that our health care system is not working for Americans, particularly those with lower incomes, who are at a severe...
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Diabetes drug’s new weight-loss indication fuels cost-benefit debate
Health plans’ coverage of semaglutide, branded as Wegovy – which has a $1,300-a-month price tag – is not a sure thing.
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Mental illness admissions: 18-44 is the age of prevalence
Schizophrenia, depression, bipolar, and alcohol use disorders among the top five primary diagnoses for stays in younger adults.
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Surgeon marks ‘right’ instead of ‘left’ testicle, then operates
Florida regulators have imposed a fine and other measures on a Tampa doctor who made a crucial error prior to his patient’s testicular surgery, as...
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Nearly half of female surgeons surveyed lost a pregnancy
Of 692 surgeons surveyed, 347 female surgeons had experienced a pregnancy loss.
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Doctor, PA, face lawsuit after patient dies of COVID-19
The plaintiff alleges the medical practice did not warn Peter Dimoh of the risk of contracting COVID-19 from contact with Shirley Dimoh or offer...
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Texas doctor stole identities, forged patient records in fraud scheme; more
The doctor issued more than 600 prescriptions for scar screams using information from beneficiaries without their knowledge or consent.
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Study estimates carbon footprint reduction of virtual isotretinoin visits
Virtual management of isotretinoin saved a median of 37.8 miles per visit during the study period of March 25 to Dec. 1, 2020.
Commentary
MDs rebut claims of toxic culture after resident suicides
Dr. Pamela Wible “misrepresented our residency program and made numerous statements that are false and simply hurtful,” [Dr. Dimitrov and Dr....